NHER 33212 (Monument record) - Post medieval icehouse at Gorleston on Sea
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Summary
This icehouse was one of the first two icehouses for fishing use in Great Yarmouth and Gorleston on Sea. It was constructed in 1853 by Hewitts of Barking and had 6000 tons capacity. It was demolished about 1900 though one wall survived until it was knocked down during World War Two bombing.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG50SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Site of first two icehouses for fishing use in Great Yarmouth. 80/81 Riverside, Gorleston (rear of).
Constructed 1853 by Hewitts of Barking. 6000 tons capacity. Demolished about 1900 though one wall survived until World War Two bombing. Dock Tavern Lane to south was formerly Old Icehouse Road.
See (S1).
E. Rose (NLA), 6 November 1997.
Associated Sources (1)
- <S1> SNF4460 Article in Serial: Ashbourne, T.. 1997. Icehouse Update.. Yarmouth Archaeology. p 46.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Dec 7 2010 11:24AM